Elderberry boosts our immune system

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Elderberry has been used for centuries across the world to boost the immune system because of its powerful antioxidant properties. Elderberry juice and syrup has been used to treat bacterial and viral colds, flu and tonsillitis. Just to name a few.

In 2009, a study was conducted on groups with the H1N1 avian flu, and were given elderberry juice as treatment and showed significant improvement of flu symptoms. The duration of the flu was shortened by days. If taken within 48 hours of onset of flu symptoms, elderberry syrup can be an excellent remedy to help treat and prevent the flu.